Past Events

New “Make and Take” project at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum

(Sweetwater County, Wyo. - April 3, 2021)     The Sweetwater County Historical Museum’s latest “Make and Take” project is a children’s do-it-yourself micro-quilt kit.

“Crazy for Crazy Quilts,” the museum’s fourth annual quilt exhibit in partnership with the  Sweetwater County Quilt Guild, opened on March 2nd. Many who came to see this year’s displays asked about a quilting project for kids, so Public Engagement Coordinator Aidan Brady created one.

The take-home micro-quilt kits are made of paper and foam, require no sewing, and come complete with instructions. To pick up one or more of these free kits - and check out “Crazy for Crazy Quilts” -  stop by the museum, located at 3 E. Flaming Gorge Way in Green River. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and there is no charge for admission.

County Museum offering take-home craft kits for kids to celebrate Chinese New Year

(Sweetwater County, Wyo. - February 10, 2021)     February 12 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and, as part of its ongoing outreach program, the Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River is marking the occasion with Chinese-themed paper craft projects for children to take home and build themselves.

Staff members at the museum have created paper kits for Chinese lanterns and special envelopes called “red packets,” both which are adorned with Chinese characters and images of an ox, as 2021 is the Year of the Ox, according to the Chinese Zodiac.

Paper lanterns have been a tradition in China for 2,000 years, particularly during festivals. One traditional story is that of a girl who warned the emperor that an evil monster was about to destroy the city. To confuse the monster, the people made many paper lanterns to make it appear that the city was already on fire. Today paper lanterns of many shapes are commonly used as part of the celebration of Chinese New Year.

Red packets are another tradition of the Chinese New Year. The packets contained money or candy and were meant as gifts for children to help bring good luck; red being a lucky color in Chinese culture.

There is no charge for the kits. The museum is located at 3 Flaming Gorge Way in Green River; winter hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and admission is free. For any questions about the kits, call (307) 872-6435 or email the museum at

County Museum hosts long-distance online class

(Sweetwater County, Wyo. - February 6, 2021)     Fourth Grade students 2,000 miles away made a virtual trip to Green River last week when they attended a special online class conducted by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum.

Late last year, County Museum Public Engagement Coordinator Aidan Brady was contacted by the Yavneh Academy in Paramus, New Jersey, a community about the size of Rock Springs located some 15 miles from New York City. The Academy had heard of the museum’s educational outreach programs via the Internet and expressed interest in arranging special virtual presentations.

Subject matter was discussed and finalized; the topics Brady covered through an online link encompassed Native American cultures from all over the United States, geology, fossils such as Knightia and Stromatolite, geology, and Wyoming history. The students had many questions, and the Yavneh Academy pronounced the long-range classroom a great success

At a time when in-person museum visits can be problematic for student groups, virtual classes and presentations offer effective alternative strategies. Educators, parents, and parent-teacher groups who are interested in learning more about programs for students Grades K - 12 are encouraged to contact the museum at (307) 872-6435 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

75 participate in online County Museum “Coffee With the Curator” event

January 15, 2021